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also hair stylists
as in stylists
a person who cuts and arranges hair
the hairstylist fashioned the model's hair into an elegant updo
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Recent Examples of hairstylists
The Instagram caption also credited the glam team behind the look, including hairstylists and makeup artists who helped bring the edgy transformation together.
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ABC News, 2 May 2026
These Allswifit Slip-On Sneakers earned a seal of acceptance from the American Podiatric Medical Association, along with glowing reviews from hairstylists, healthcare workers, and Disney park-goers alike.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
Four years ago, Metzger co-founded the Leading Beauty Industry Awards (LBI Awards), an event dedicated to honoring hairstylists, barbers, makeup artists, and other beauty professionals.
—Nakell Williams, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
For millions of waiters, waitresses, bartenders, baristas, barbers, hairstylists, DoorDash drivers, tour guides, casino dealers and counter staff at casual restaurants, this means a substantial share of their income is no longer taxed.
—Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Photos from the all-white event surfaced on social media Wednesday, April 8, showcasing a vibrant showcase filled with dancers, hairstylists, live demonstrations, and an appearance by the Grammy-winning singer.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2026
Ahead, discover the haircuts and styling techniques that professional hairstylists recommend for adding a little extra oomph to your hair type.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 7 Apr. 2026
For instance, hairstylists at a salon could add bonding treatments to color services and offer eyebrow waxing while clients’ color is processing.
—Kelley Swing, Rolling Stone, 17 Mar. 2026
The below-the-line crew includes director of photography Ruben Impens, costume designer Lauren Reyhani, production designer Laura Ellis Cricks, make-up and hairstylists Morgan Ross and Nikki Gooley and casting director Nina Gold.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2026
ABC News, 2 May 2026
These Allswifit Slip-On Sneakers earned a seal of acceptance from the American Podiatric Medical Association, along with glowing reviews from hairstylists, healthcare workers, and Disney park-goers alike.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
Four years ago, Metzger co-founded the Leading Beauty Industry Awards (LBI Awards), an event dedicated to honoring hairstylists, barbers, makeup artists, and other beauty professionals.
—Nakell Williams, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
For millions of waiters, waitresses, bartenders, baristas, barbers, hairstylists, DoorDash drivers, tour guides, casino dealers and counter staff at casual restaurants, this means a substantial share of their income is no longer taxed.
—Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Photos from the all-white event surfaced on social media Wednesday, April 8, showcasing a vibrant showcase filled with dancers, hairstylists, live demonstrations, and an appearance by the Grammy-winning singer.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2026
Ahead, discover the haircuts and styling techniques that professional hairstylists recommend for adding a little extra oomph to your hair type.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 7 Apr. 2026
For instance, hairstylists at a salon could add bonding treatments to color services and offer eyebrow waxing while clients’ color is processing.
—Kelley Swing, Rolling Stone, 17 Mar. 2026
The below-the-line crew includes director of photography Ruben Impens, costume designer Lauren Reyhani, production designer Laura Ellis Cricks, make-up and hairstylists Morgan Ross and Nikki Gooley and casting director Nina Gold.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hairstylists
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The stores became a first stop for Hollywood stylists pulling looks for celebrities like Nicole Byer and Megan Stalter and an essential destination for out-of-town plus-size travelers who often came from communities where a store like the Plus Bus didn’t exist.—
Marah Eakin,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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Certain hair stylists, warehouse employees, security guards and fast‑food workers have been bound by noncompetes.—
Morris M. Kleiner,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Also, licensing hurdles in many states ban people with records from even becoming barbers or mechanics, the very trades that offer the best path to independence.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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George’s 2 Barbershop in Park Slope is full of awesome barbers, and the prices are very reasonable.—
The Editors,
Curbed,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Hairstylists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hairstylists. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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